Research Specialist

Specialist - Research

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Marsh McLennan (India) Private Limited is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Mumbai office:

Job Position: Specialist – Research

Business Unit: Marsh Risk – Canada Surety Team

MMIPL Function: India Knowledge Services – Strategic Research

Location: Mumbai

Job Overview:

As a part of the Strategic Research team in Knowledge Services function of MMIPL, the candidate will support our Surety colleagues in the Marsh Surety Canada practice. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, a robust understanding of accounting standards and principles, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports related to Surety bonds and supporting our global colleagues and assisting in client servicing activities.

We will count on you to:

· Assist in delivering Canadian bond solutions that meet client requirements.

· Collaborate closely with clients, customs brokers, and insurance brokers to facilitate efficient bond processes and approvals.

· Analyze financial reasons for bond rejections and recommend remediation steps to achieve approvals in accordance with company policy from Insurance brokers.

· Customer-focused with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines.

· Assess, evaluate, and follow up on customs surety bond request submitted through the portal; coordinate issuance of approved e-bonds for obtaining signatures, and manage formal acknowledgements and communications with end clients, customs brokers, and insurance brokers.

· Maintain proper records and updated client filing documentation for reporting and audit purposes

What you need to have:

The required qualifications, experience, and training for this position include:

· A university degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

· At least two years of experience in an accounting position, preferably in a risk advisory or insurance setting.

· Strong working knowledge and experience using financial and accounting models

· Flexibility to adapt and work within dedicated timelines.

· Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

· Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

· Ability to collaborate, problem-solve, and be a team player.

· Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

What makes you stand out?

· Commitment to excellent customer service with the ability to work effectively with other staff and managers.

· Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrate accountability, and deliver timely, high-quality outcomes

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.